Farmington, Conn. (WTIC Radio)-On Wednesday, the state House and Senate are expected to consider Governor Lamont's Gas Tax Holiday,
Senate President Martin Looney (D-New Haven) said.
The measure suspends the state's 25-cents-a gallon state gas tax for a three-month period. It also includes free CT Transit buses and a second tax break on the purchase of clothing.
Looney expects state surplus and federal funds to be spent wisely.
"We now have an opportunity to catch up on certain areas, especially in terms of providing enhanced and improved mental health services for children and older teenagers. That's a clear problem. We've seen a mental health crisis develop during the Pandemic. We need to put more resources towards addressing that."
He also expects this session, attention will be paid to education, social services and funding non-profits.
The veteran lawmaker also expects the State Senate to pass the measure to extend voting by absentee ballot due to sickness or fear of sickness. The House passed it last week.
Looney appeared on Brian and Company.